Shakyra
Every Shakyra since 1981 — 1,136 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shakyra
Shakyra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1981, 1,136 American babies have been named Shakyra. Its peak came in 2001, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shakyra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shakyra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,751 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,281 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,150 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,729 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,351 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,208 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,725 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4,365 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,554 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,312 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,808 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,666 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,525 |
| 2001 | 73 | #2,232 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,811 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,722 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,501 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,163 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shakyra in 2025?
Shakyra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shakyra?
1,136 babies have been named Shakyra in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shakyra most popular?
Shakyra peaked in 2001, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Shakyra a boy or girl name?
Shakyra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shakyra rising or falling?
Shakyra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.